Lettermen - Portrait of My Love (1965) Vinyl LP • Willow Weep for Me

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Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; scuffing (front/back); some discoloration on back. Inner-sleeve is original (capitol ads); one seam partially split. Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Small splits near right-corners of edges. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Willow Weep For Me
2. Take Good Care Of My Baby
3. People
4. Venus
5. I'm Sorry
6. Come Softly To Me
7. Everybody Loves Somebody
8. Almost There
9. Running Scared
10. Portrait Of My Love
11. Mr. Lonely
12. To Know Her Is To Love Her

About The Record:

Portrait of My Love, by Lettermen, is a quintessential example of their signature close-harmony pop style, featuring light arrangements that appealed to adult audiences during the 1960s. The album peaked at No. 27 on the Billboard charts, showcasing their consistent chart presence with 32 consecutive Billboard chart albums. It includes a mix of romantic ballads and covers, such as Willow Weep for Me, Take Good Care of My Baby, and the title track Portrait of My Love, which was a cover of Matt Monro’s 1960 hit and previously a 1961 international hit for Steve Lawrence, peaking at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. Its title track is historically significant for its earlier chart success and Grammy nomination for Lawrence, reinforcing the song’s enduring popularity. The Lettermen’s rendition of Portrait of My Love and tracks like Mr. Lonely and To Know Her Is to Love Her highlight their ability to reinterpret popular songs with their distinctive vocal harmony.